Today I have lots of eye candy and inspiration for you! Several photos are up on my photo pages, from my trip to Quilt Canada in Halifax Nova Scotia. Here is a a detail shot (above) of Megan Harper’s “Spring Iridescence” which was created with a Quiltworx pattern. Her color sense and attention to detail is magnificent! You can see this commercial pattern-inspired quilt, plus many other original quilt designs in my Quilt Canada 2023 folder now.
In addition we have just uploaded a video interview with the Best of Show winner – Sue Sherman. She is an artist-activist (like me) ….making art quilts using a thickened dye technique. Her artistry and machine stitching are simply masterful.
We’ve had many requests for a specialty wool/rayon felt product, which is being used by art quilters (SAQA textile artists) for the batting layer of their fiber artworks. Many of you have tried out the 36″ wide (by the yard) and sample packs. Now, due to special request, we are carrying the 72″ wide felt for art quilt batting layers. I am making a quilt right now with this new product and I am thrilled!
Another product category we’ve expanded by popular request, is Solid By-the-Bolt products. You can see what we have in stock here. If there is another product you’d like us to carry By-the-Bolt, please do let us know!
Our baby Blue Jays have hatched in the nest at our back door, hiding in our Japanese Lilac Tree which has burst into fragrant clouds of creamy blossoms. My collection of climbing rose bushes out front are full of buds and about to blaze into ambrosial bloom. Summertime is a time of joyful inspiration, vibrant colors, outdoor celebrations, and a wonderful time to collect floral fabrics…to keep us sewing and smiling when the cold weather comes in a few months.
Sharing your love of fabric…
Luana and Paul
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Travel/Quilt Calendar:
July 4-12 – Helsinki & Savonlinna, Finland
August 18-24 – Bear Camp in Alaska (via Homer)
Sept 28-30 – AQSG Seminar – Louisville, KY
